Prince Charles considering second Jonathan Dimbleby interview before coronation.
[When Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's bombshell interview with Oprah Winfrey aired in March 2021 (and more recently, a slew of TV interviews to promote Harry's book Spare), it was not the first time the royals took to the airwaves to express their truth Those who were alive in the 1990s (or who watched Season 5 of The Crown) remember that the first to appear was then-Prince Charles, who gave an interview with Jonathan Dimbleby in 1994, and the following year, Princess Diana gave an interview with Martin Bashir Remember.
So the idea of Prince Charles returning to television to break his silence about Harry is not entirely wild, and several news organizations have reported that negotiations are underway to make it happen.
The Mirror reported, "Jonathan Dimbleby may speak on camera with Prince Charles for the coronation celebrations. Nearly 30 years after the first Dimbleby interview, "Palace aides are discussing the possibility of the monarch using his chat to make his case," the media outlet reported. This would break the unspoken (or verbal, who knows) code of silence among the royal family that Harry and Meghan not say a word about their recent exposure to the limelight.
Dimbleby is apparently a longtime friend of Charles, and the BBC wants to write an article about his life and plans as monarch. Court aides are concerned that such questions will be asked," writes the Mirror.
"But sources say the monarch is mulling over the offer of an interview.
"Plans for coverage of the coronation on the BBC, including a profile of the monarch, are already in motion," one source told the magazine. 'It's not common practice to avoid the topic in coverage, so it's going to be tricky. Even the slightest comment about Harry and Meghan would be global news. It could also prompt a response from Harry. Everything is very sensitive."
Apparently, ITV has also offered the King an interview, but this is unlikely, as Harry already spoke with the station's Tom Bradby earlier this month to promote "Spare".
There also remains the option of Prince Charles dodging the pre-coronation interview altogether and releasing footage of himself for media use, like the traditional Christmas Day message from the monarch.
"The option remains for the family to simply produce, film, and provide the coronation speeches and content," the source said. The Sussexes' remarks would not be included."
The next three months are bound to be interesting...
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